Powertrain Cast Structures Engineer - CAD/Release Focus

Ford; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible family care days

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Product Development Engineer to spearhead the design and release of powertrain cast structures components for EV, Hybrid, and ICE platforms. You will own CAD/BOM structures, support supplier data integration, and run CAD studies to improve quality, cost, and weight.

You will lead design activities from concept through launch, coordinate with global teams, and manage the documentation and validation required for successful production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, mechanical engineering preferred or similar.
• 2+ years of industry experience with high pressure die cast components and strong knowledge of casting design and best practices.
• 1 year of CAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop cast structures components in conjunction with powertrain systems and internal/external global manufacturing teams.
• Lead component design, validation, and FMA (Failure Mode Analysis).
• Manage prototype and production build delivery and quality.
• Develop structural design to meet powertrain and vehicle attributes including strength, durability, and NVH.
• Lead Purchasing, Finance, and Cost Estimating in supplier selection to achieve program targets.
• Interface with engineers of surrounding components and systems (gears, bearings, pumps, mounts, e-motor, etc.).
• Interface with engineers within internal and external manufacturing teams (casting, machining, assembly).
• Release 3-D and 2-D CAD that meets system and component design requirements.
• Support Ford CAE testing of structure design prior to tooling (strength, NVH, casting analysis).
• Support Ford physical testing of structure design.
• Complete FMA and related quality documentation.
• Kick off and track supplier and Ford manufacturing and tooling.
• Lead Ford internal and external supplier CPMT for assigned components.
• Deliver Final Engineering Sign-off and support production vehicle launch at Ford assembly plants.

Skills

Engineering degree

Die casting

CAD experience

Powertrain knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Magma

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Product Development Engineer to spearhead the design and release of powertrain cast structures components for EV, Hybrid, and ICE platforms. You will own CAD/BOM structures, support supplier data integration, and run CAD studies to improve quality, cost, and weight.

You will lead design activities from concept through launch, coordinate with global teams, and manage the documentation and validation required for successful production.